Youth Participation Among the Poor An Aziz, Roman, Bob, Kevin, Suhaib, Andy Joint
Obstacles for Participation • What are some of the obstacles in which poor youth encounter when they desire to participate within youth activities? – Basic Human Needs (Safe Shelter, Food) – Transportation – Financial Difficulties – Lack of Education – Cultural Difference/Friction – Criminal Behavior – Unstable House Holds – Access to Communications – Substance Abuse
Access to Healthy Food
Safe Shelter
Transportation
Transportation
Financial Difficulties
Financial Difficulties
Lack of Education
Cultural Differences
Cultural Differences
Criminal Behavior
Unstable Households
Access to Communication
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse
Encouraging Participation • What are some methods/tactics that can encourage participation among the youth? – Trustful Leadership – Desire to have a ‘Voice’ – Positive Reinforcement – Financial Support – Safe Space for Leisure – Motivation for Change
Trustful Leadership
Trustful Leadership
Opportunity for a ‘Voice’
Positive Reinforcement
Safe Space for Leisure
Motivated for Change?
Motivated for Change!
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